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DIY Pendular Rudder Pedals

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Historiker, Mar 4, 2019.

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  1. sinuos

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    Can you share the pedals stl files??Look very nice
    sinuos, Nov 26, 2019
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  2. T R Para

    T R Para i make stuff up

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    Here are some of them. I had to manipulate many of the files to work with my Simply 3D program.
    I am not sure what may be missing or some files are extra but let me know if you have any questions.

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    T R Para, Nov 27, 2019
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    First off all realy nice project by Historiker this is more like a real pedal setup!
    I am building my own simpit for flying, I have licens and fly Diamond HK-36 Super Dimona but I wan't to fly home also.
    T R Para how did you do the right pedal? I can't figure out how to mirror it.
    roggan, Jul 31, 2020
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  4. T R Para

    T R Para i make stuff up

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    I use the slicer Simplify3D. It has a mirror function called "mirror mesh".
    **I exported this out as a binary and an ascii file.
    Hopefully this will work..
    I think I can PM the file if you are low on coins. :thumbs

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    T R Para, Jul 31, 2020
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  5. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    He has plenty of coins ;)
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    Historiker, Jul 31, 2020
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  6. T R Para

    T R Para i make stuff up

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    You da Man !
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    T R Para, Jul 31, 2020
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  7. roggan

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    Tanks Historiker generous of you!
    Simplify3D is new to me I normaly use Cura to slice.
    I am lerning Fusion 360 but i did get Solidworks from my job but it is little hard :) but fun.

    What sim are you using?

    Excuse my bad spelling;-)
    roggan, Aug 2, 2020
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    This is a great project! I think I might try to build a set. I think I have all the info from this thread. Is there a BOM for all the mechanical parts?
    erocfx, Aug 25, 2020
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    I do not have a BOM.. A majority of the metal materials are listed on page 2 and 3. The levers are cut from a single piece of 12"x 24" x .125" aluminum plate. The Base plate is made from 10" x 10" x .25" aluminum plate. The frame is made from 2020 T Slot Aluminum Extrusion. A list of some of the bearings are...
    4 total 12mm x 28mm x 8mm Bearings for pedals
    2 total 12mm x 32mm x 10mm bearing upper L arm
    2 total 8mm x 22mm x 7 mm Skate Board bearings .
    As Historiker mentioned to me it is not a step by step construction thread but there is enough information here to build the project. And we are both here to help answer any questions. I would start by cutting the levers out of .125" or 3mm aluminum,start printing the necessary plastic parts and you should start seeing exactly how the build goes..
    Hope this helps..:)
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    T R Para, Aug 25, 2020
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  10. Historiker

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    What he said :)
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    Historiker, Aug 25, 2020
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    Yes, that's a big help. I am going to start printing and cutting. Thanks for the help!
    erocfx, Aug 25, 2020
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    What size are the bolts for the pedals and the L levers?
    erocfx, Aug 25, 2020
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    Pedal bolts are approximately 150mm long and are 12mm bolts. I used nuts that have the nylon shakeproof ends...
    on the L levers I used 12mm threaded rod with again shake proof nuts on each side. The rod looks to be 94mm long. Cut to length with a dremel cutoff wheel. I most likely did not have the proper length of bolt.
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    T R Para, Aug 26, 2020
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    What are the 8mm x 22mm x 7 mm Skate Board bearings for?
    erocfx, Aug 26, 2020
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    They fit in the pendulum plastic mounting housing on the back of the main assembly
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    T R Para, Aug 26, 2020
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    How does the bolt or rod that holds the spring on attach?[​IMG]
    erocfx, Aug 29, 2020
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    There is a hole in the end of the rack.. Tap it for 1/4 - 20 threaded rod. Two jam nuts adjust for spring tension ..the 1/4-20 rod is about 3.75" long.. But cut to suit.... The spring is a compression type. I got them at a hardware store.
    T R Para, Aug 29, 2020
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    Is there a wiring diagram? How do the hall effect sensors hook up to the arduino?
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    Do you have a sketch for the arduino? I cannot remember which one I used (maybe this one) .. The A(0), A(1) A(2) etc. are the analog inputs. You will need a Leonardo or Pro micro board as these have the proper USB connection needed..

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